MUTC 2631 - Integrated Musicianship 3
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41479,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Clay Colley
Email: ctcolley@ysu.edu
Course Description
2631. Integrated Musicianship 3. The final course in the sequence explores advanced chromaticism and 20th/21st-century harmonic and post-tonal practices. Aural training emphasizes transcription and recognition of complex harmonic and rhythmic structures. Creative projects encourage students to apply advanced tools in original compositions, improvisations, or DAW-based productions. Students may also reflect on the psychological and sociological dimensions of musical perception, connecting structural analysis to emotional and cultural impact. Prereq.: Grade of "C" or better in MUTC 1532. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Contemporary Musicianship, 2nd Edition | Jennifer Snodgrass | 9780190924591 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Review – Summary of Content from Integrated Musicianship II & Secondary Dominant Chords | |
| 8/31 | Secondary Leading Tone Chords – Part 1 | |
| 9/7 | Secondary Leading Tone Chords – Part 2 | Assignment #1 |
| 9/14 | Borrowed Chords – Part 1 | Quiz #1 |
| 9/21 | Borrowed Chords – Part 2 | |
| 9/28 | Modulations in Popular Music – Part 1 | Assignment #2 |
| 10/5 | Modulations in Popular Music – Part 2 | |
| 10/12 | Review Week - Midterm | Midterm Exam |
| 10/19 | The Listening Mind: Perception, Structure, and Meaning | |
| 10/26 | Mapping You’re your Musical Path: Integrated Musicianship with Purpose | Assignment #3 |
| 11/2 | Extended Chords: The Ninth, Eleventh, and Thirteenth | Quiz #2 |
| 11/9 | Chromatic Chords Functioning as the Predominant | |
| 11/16 | Modulations in Classical Music & Classical Forms - Part 1 | Assignment #4 Quiz #3 |
| 11/23 | Modulations in Classical Music & Classical Forms - Part 2 | |
| 11/30 | Review for Final Exam |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.